--- description: Discover the benefits and disadvantages of RefNow. Learn the software price, see the description, and read the most helpful reviews for UK business users. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: RefNow Pricing, Cost & Reviews - Capterra UK 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Reference Check Software](/directory/31636/reference-check/software) > [RefNow](/software/190447/refnow) # RefNow Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/190447/refnow Page: 1 / 20\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/190447/refnow?page=2) > Allows companies to make smarter, more informed recruitment decisions by providing online employment reference reports. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 468 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses RefNow? HR Teams, Recruitment Agencies, Charities, Education, Banks, Startups ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 468 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: RefNow - **Location**: London, UK - **Founded**: 2017 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: £12.99 - **Pricing model**: (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Pay as you go: £9.99 per candidate. Includes 5 references per candidate. Custom plan: contact RefNow for custom pricing with optional add-ons and bespoke services The Free Trial includes 5 candidate checks - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: Dutch, English, French, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Guernsey, India, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands and 11 more ## Features - Alerts/Notifications - Applicant Tracking - Bulk Reference Request - Email/Online - Reference Checking - Reference Request Automation - Reminders - Reporting/Analytics - Status Tracking - Survey Builder - Survey Library ## Integrations (56 total) - AFAS Software - Ashby - Avature - BITE - BambooHR - Breezy - Bullhorn ATS & CRM - CareerPlug - Carerix - Connexys Recruiting Software - Cornerstone - Eploy - Factorial - Flatchr - Fountain ... and 41 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Reference Check Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/31636/reference-check/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Vitay](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/183558/vitay) — 4.9/5 (49 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Satisfactory Service" — 5.0/5 > **Ifiokobong** | *20 December 2024* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It makes verification very easy and less cumbersome. > > **Cons**: I was difficult to find passport verification feature for other countries other than UK and Ireland > > It was a great experience while using the app for the first time. ----- ### "Top Notch Referencing App" — 4.0/5 > **Joseph** | *15 June 2025* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: This is an easy to use app that has made filling for reference fast and convenient. Employers will be able to speed up their recruitment exercises while job seekers will be able to be screened faster > > **Cons**: I honestly didn't find anything that I could say was least likeable. This up is unlike anything that I have used before > > This is a revolutionary app easy to use and fast in sending references. It will make recruitment for staff quite easy and flawless ----- ### "Good experience" — 5.0/5 > **Paulinus** | *29 May 2025* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I love the part where I could frequently visit the website without much stress, user friendly and good platform > > **Cons**: I didn’t experience any difficulties so far, user friendly and good platform so far , I will rate it good ----- ### "Very easy to use" — 5.0/5 > **Glen** | *15 May 2025* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: Was really quick and simple to use. Easily guided through the stages and had no issues technically either. > > **Cons**: Can't add any extra references where appropriate. Sometimes character references are needed beyond the requirements of 3 years work history cover. > > Genuinely good though. Makes the whole process really easy and took like maybe 5 minutes. ----- ### "Current review" — 4.0/5 > **Holly** | *13 June 2025* | Fine Art | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Very easy to use and follow for someone who struggles with technology. Liked how simple the layout was. > > **Cons**: Doesn’t save all of my inputted data for one of my references. Also had a slight bit of trouble when I wanted to go back to a previous page. > > A very quick and positive experience, didn’t feel confused once. Extremely easy to navigate and type my information in. ----- Page: 1 / 20\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/190447/refnow?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/190447/refnow) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data